Highlights
Tuition fee
20500 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
20500 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Groningen, Netherlands
Campus location
Groningen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you interested in the study of literature? Investigate our Literary Studies tracks at University of Groningen to see the courses we offer.

Overview

The one-year Master's degree in Literary Studies at University of Groningen offers two tracks: English Literature and Culture and Writing, Editing and Mediating.

Features 

  • The track in English Literature and Culture explores English literary classics and new works of English literature in their cultural context. 
  • As a student of this programme, you can draw from the full historical and geographical sweep of literatures in the English language.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Creative Writing
  • Research Topics in English Literature 
  • Literature, Society, and Mediation 
  • From Manuscript to Printed Book
  • From Printed Book to Digital Text

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
110
OR
5.5
PTE Academic
82
IELTS
8

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Groningen, Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
110
OR
5.5
PTE Academic
82
IELTS
8

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in literary studies, humanities, or a related field
  • Proficiency in English language (evidence required, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores)
  • Letter of motivation
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Relevant academic transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    20500 EUR / year
    ≈ 20500 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands
750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Literary Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Onassis Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Prospect Burma Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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